Chapter 40 - Secrets In The Mansion

Even it's late, Victoria saw Jacob in the parking lot. She hasn't filed a complaint about his actions since he's been keeping his distance. It's probably because of hectic works. But he at least called her ten times today to ask about a few files. Still, she felt stress since those files came from them. The man stared at her for a while with a smile that creeps her out. Anyway, the smile he gave was a simple one but he felt chills since that guy is some sort of maniac.

Her phone started ringing. She knew that it'll be her husband since he usually calls at this time.

"Love?" She got into her car after answering the call and locked it.

"Caleb will ride with us. I'm picking you up with a scooter since there's too much traffic from here."

"Oh, okay." She took a few of her things and came out of the car.

"I'm already in front of your company building." He said.

"I'll be down there." She mumbled and hung up.

Ignoring Jacob, Victoria quickly went to the elevator. From the third floor, she punched it to the ground floor. When she came out, she found her husband waiting. It's good that she didn't wear a skirt or a dress. She approached him and kissed his lips.

"How's your day?" He asked as always.

"It's good. Quite busy." He patted her head and put her helmet on. "So, are we eating at Stacey's house?"

"Yes. Maverick is our chef today." He secured her head with the helmet and put her purse on the compartment under the seat.

Victoria hugged him tightly as they zoomed into the traffic. It's indeed a lot of traffic. Victoria wonders at what time she'll reach the house because of this traffic.

"There are motorcycles with us?" She asked.

"Yeah, there are a lot more riders in this city too." He said. "Behind us is Caleb."

"Hmm, yes. I noticed his 700cc big bike." She hugged him tightly.

She thought that she'd fall asleep but every time that her arms untightened around his waist, Kenzo called her and held her hand.

"I'm sorry," She mumbled. "I must be so tired."

"We are near, love," Kenzo promised. She nodded and kept an eye on the road. She noticed lots of things while they were riding like this. There is lots of dust and the smell of gas.

They soon reached their house. Her husband already put everything in the box neatly last night. However, she noticed an expensive four-by-four car outside their house. Then, she watched Caleb come down from his motorbike.

"Is this your new car?" She asked. She noticed Caleb glanced at Kenzo.

"A friend lent it to me," Kenzo answered her question.

"You have another rich friend?" She asked as she removed her helmet. Kenzo patted her head and grinned. "How can someone lend an expensive adventure car?"

"I have my ways." He kissed her lips. "Why won't you change your clothes while I and Caleb load the items?"

"Okay." She obeyed her husband. And she badly wanted to take a warm bath for a bit and washed up.

But it's bothering her. Does Kenzo have another rich friend beside Caleb? She shook her head. He won't sell his body. Besides, his body is hers. She might sound so selfish but Kenzo was all she had.

The dirt from outside made her cringed. But she enjoyed riding. Besides, she saved more time since they still have to drive to Stacey's subdivision which is a few kilometers from her subdivision. She changed her clothes into something comfortable and she took her cardigan.

"Love," Kenzo entered the room as he removed his clothes. "I'll wash up a bit."

"But you just drive and your hands can't get wet. How about I'll wipe off you?"

"Wow, you are something. Let me kiss that adorable lips."

"No, I will wipe you first so you could kiss me all you want."

"Right."

She washed a face towel with facial soap and rubbed it to his face and neck.

Kenzo watched her beautiful wife taking care of him like he was a baby. She's more beautiful up this close and his heartache for not telling her about everything. His heartache for knowing the truth about her identity. But no matter what, he'll take care of her always and forever. As long as he is alive, he'll protect her.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" She asked as her cheeks flushed.

"You are just so beautiful." He said softly.

"Hmm," She grinned.

"You are too handsome for me."

He chuckled and scooped her face as he kissed her lips.

"I'm not too handsome for you. You deserve me and I deserve you."

"Guys, Maverick is nagging me!" Caleb shouted from downstairs. "He's crying!"

"We'll be there," Kenzo responded as he let his wife wipe her face and neck again. Then, he dressed up quickly in comfortable clothes as they left the house.

Kenzo drove the adventure car since Caleb looked so worn out from loads of work. In twenty minutes, they reached Stacey's house since it isn't traffic. Maverick and Stacey greeted them and helped them with the boxes.

"I can't believe that you are selling all of those," Stacey said as she scooped Victoria's arm while they were walking inside the house since the boys are busy carrying the stuff.

"Well, I have no use for all of those. Besides, I need more money than those expensive things."

"You know that I can help even though it's little."

"Don't worry. Once we sell these, it will be all good!"

They eat a heavy dinner. Maverick just cooked all of everyone's favorites. After eating, Maverick already set up the area where he's going to take photos of the items to sell them online. But Kenzo already had a plan. In three days, it will be sold out. In this way, he could help his wife with the million dollars credit payment in the bank.

The phone that Secretary Bryan gave vibrates. He left the room while they were busy with the photography. He went downstairs and answered Secretary Bryan's call.

"Yes?"

"The files are ready. I already sent it to this phone's email."

"Got it."

"Can you visit your grandfather by tomorrow again?"

"Yes, of course."

"Thank you, Lord Ivan."

"You are welcome."

He hung up and opened the data. Then, he opened the files and it was all recording. A message popped out with the password for the files. He took out his earphone as he plugged in and opened the files. There are at least ten recordings. He clicked the first one and it's a voice record of a conversation between the two people.

"It looked like Miss Victoria wasn't cherished that much by her parents and sister." The voice of a lady said.

"Yes, you are correct! Lady Victoria was raised by nannies and maids. Some of us just feel sorry for that girl." Another woman that sounds like at the age of fifties said with a sigh. "Her father always hit her when she made a mistake. While on the other hand, the eldest sister's mistake will always be covered by anyone else. I am sure that she never felt slapped or be hit by her father's belt."

"That looked worse."

"Yes, all we could do is to comfort her. As grew, she matured at a young age and she was nice to us, even to the gardeners and valets. She always says the three magic words."

"What are those words?"

"Please. Thank you. Sorry."

"Hmm, why would they treat her like that?"

"Well, no one knows. Maybe because she wasn't~~oh…" It seemed that the woman cut herself before saying something. "I can't say it."

"It's okay. But still, I sympathize with Miss Victoria."

"Do you know that she has a good voice? I heard her singing in the bathroom while I was cleaning her room. But every time she would sing in front of everyone, she'd just run away and sing out of tune."

"Even in her graduations, no one came, but her grandmother did. It's a good thing that her grandmother became supportive to her."

"That's a good thing! At least she has someone else too."

Kenzo doesn't know if he should continue listening to the conversation of two females in the recording. Hearing the pain that she received for being imperfect in that family made him feel anxious. It felt like lava was building in his stomach that gave him ingestion. He put it away. He can't listen to it.

"Love," He looked up at the stairs as his wife was taking steps down the staircase.

"Hey," He smiled at her. She pursed her lips and approached him. She sat beside him and lay on his lap as he put away his phone. "Are you okay?" He asked.

"I feel drained. I only have a few days left to pay for the credits. If I don't pay for it, I'll be doomed. So, I was thinking of wiping out my savings."

"You said that your other account has been frozen?" He asked as she nodded. "I'll take care of it.". He patted her head. "And while we are still selling those items, I'll take care of the credit."

"Hmm, how?"

"Just trust me."